PACHMI PARKASH - Global Sikh Studies

morning rising at 2am they bathed and meditated before going in to Guru Maharaj’s
presence at 4am, where the morning program was already in progress with the singing
of Asa di Var followed by spiritual discourse performed by many different Scholars
and Intellects.
Baba Ji’s presence was special and news had spread that the successor of Baba Karam
Singh Ji Maharaj’s of Hoti had come. And from Jawalpur to Rikhikesh and Dehradun
to Sahranpur devotees had travelled from great distances for their vision. That day’s
free kitchen was also prepared from Baba Ji in which, a large array of deserts and
foods were prepared and served.
Devotees had bathed and after changing into clean clothes they recited the Guru’s
prayers whilst helped in the free kitchen. Whilst on the other side the Guru’s hymns
were being performed in Guru Maharaj Ji’s presence by the Hoti’s disciples, to whom
Baba Ji gave handfuls of money. At noon the morning program ended and Baba Ji
along with the Hoti disciples went into the kitchens, where they after a small blessing
served the food to the congregation.
Baba Ji stayed here at Haridwar for a few days and also visited neighbouring temples
and many Ashrams, presenting all places with money and gifts. They even went to
Kankhal were a congregation was held and where all types of Saints were presented
with robes of honour and other gifts. After all of this Baba Ji asked for leave but the
devotees and Saints did not want them to leave, but eventually taking leave they were
taken back to the Station with all their devotees and disciples. The devotees at
Haridwar paid their homage to this Lords beloved, who had come and cleansed this
site of pilgrimage, and showered blessings on the all the Saints and devotees at
Haridwar.
Visiting Anandpur Sahib
Sodhi Sahib Tikha Ji and Sant Sampuran Singh Ji both were beloved complete Saints
from Anandpur Sahib. And many times during the celebrations of Hola Mahla Sant
Baba Attar Singh Ji Maharaj of Reru Sahib would stay with them.
When they became aware that Baba Aaya Singh Ji Maharaj had gone to the Ardh
Kumbh Mela at Haridwar they sent some devotees to Haridwar to request Baba Ji’s
presence in Anandpur Sahib. Baba Ji had taken leave from the Nirmale Saints and had
accepted their request and so made their way to Anandpur Sahib by train. On route
they visited many of Guru Maharaj’s shrines such as, Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib and
others until finally reaching Ropar. The Anandpur Sahib devotees were already
waiting to accompany Baba Ji by chariot, with Sodhi Sahib Ji and Sant Sampuran
Singh Ji leading them. On arrival with devotion and love they humbly bowed in
reverence then the devotees singing the Gurus hymns pulled Baba Ji on the chariot to
Sant Sampuran Singh Ji residence where Baba Ji was to reside.
Here first Baba Ji bathed and then with a gift of sweet meal (Degh) they made their
way to all the Gurus shrines, Sri Keshgarh Sahib, Sri Anandgarh Sahib and many
other places presenting gifts and money fulfilling their pilgrimage and Sikh shrines
presented Baba Ji with robes of honour for their service to humanity. The next
morning the morning meal was eaten at Sant Sampuran Singh Ji’s camp whilst later
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